Description
Fish with Tomatoes & Lemon is a Mediterranean-style baked dish that highlights tender white fish, juicy cherry tomatoes, and bright lemon slices. It’s a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2–4 white fish fillets (e.g., sea bass, cod, or tilapia)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (red and yellow)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Sea salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place fish fillets in a baking dish or on a parchment-lined tray.
- Arrange cherry tomatoes and lemon slices around the fish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fish and vegetables.
- Season with garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use skin-on fish to retain moisture during baking.
- Add herbs like thyme or dill for extra aroma.
- Best served fresh; avoid freezing leftovers.
- Pairs well with couscous, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg